A/N: Sorry this took so long. Thank you to kirby-weasley and Wykdwin for the good reviews. I appreciate it. I'm thinking about increasing the rating in later chapters cuz it might get more serious. It depends on how it goes. But it won't be for a few more chapters. I think that's it. I hope you enjoy it.
They spent a few more hours sitting in her room. They just remembered the great times they all had over the years. Sometimes they just sat quietly wondering where she was, if she was alright. They heard someone running up the stairs. They both looked at the door hopefully. It was Morgan. Morgan paused at the door. "What are you doing in here?" She asked quietly. "Just going through Missy's things." Cory said. Morgan's eyes filled with tears. She opened her mouth to say something and then closed it. She ran off to her room.
"She's been like that ever since Missy left. She can't seem to speak to anyone. I caught her in here the other night, just laying on the bed and crying." Cory said, sadly. "Poor kid. I don't think she understands what happened." Shawn said. "I don't understand what happened." Cory said.
"Just that Missy left. She'll come back one day. I think everyone is just focusing on the fact she left. They feel abandoned." Shawn shook his head. "I guess I don't really understand either. She was going to leave anyway. Wasn't she planning on going away to school? She just left a little early."
"I guess... It's just not fair. She didn't even tell us where she planned on going to school. She got accepted from everywhere she applied, all with full-scholarships. You're right, Shawnie. She is a lot smarter than us." Cory said with a laugh.
A while later Shawn decided to head back to his apartment. He entered the dark apartment and frowned. He still couldn't believe that Missy left. She couldn't at least see him one time before she went? Shawn turned on the light and took the picture of her out of his pocket. He sat on the couch feeling a bit defeated. Then he picked up the phone. Maybe if he called her cell phone...
He dialed the number that he had memorized. 'It's ringing, that's good.' he thought. Then her voice mail picked up. He frowned as her listened to her silly message. Then the beep. "Hey, Missy, It's Shawn. Where are you, girl? Call me, please? I just want to talk to you, that's all. Just be careful, alright? Bye." Shawn sighed and hung up the phone. He knew that Missy wasn't going to call him.
Maybe she did leave because of what happened after graduation. He thought back to graduation and the chance he had to be with her.
The cermony was over. They were at the Matthew's house partying. Cory and Topanga had told Shawn and Missy how they were engaged. Everything was going great. Missy was walking around with a bright smile on her face. She was wearing a short pale blue dress and still had her graduation cap on. She walked over to Shawn. "Shawnie!" She said wrapping her arms around him. He remembers breathing in the scent of her strawberry shampoo. It felt so right when she was in his arms.
She pulled away slightly and had a serious look on her face. "Want to go for a walk?" She asked. "Sure." He said and he grabbed his jacket. They walked around the neighborhood and ended up in the park. They walked over to the swing set and Missy sat on a swing. "So...We survived highschool." She said. "Yeah, we did." Shawn said. He walked behind her and started to push her gently on the swing. "It's kinda weird. I never thought we'd make it." She said. Shawn laughed. "I never imagined myself graduating. I had no doubt you would." He said. "Yeah, well, I think I slept through as many classes as you did." Missy said. "You probrably slept through more than me. But you tied with Topanga as the smartest girl in school." He said.
"I'll miss this." Missy said after a few minutes of silence. "Miss what?" Shawn said. "This. You know. Just me and you. Things are going to change soon." She said. Shawn frowned and stopped pushing her. He moved and stood in front of her She shivered as cool breeze past them by. Shawn took his jacket off and wrapped it around her shoulders. Then he knelt in front of her. She looked so sad. "Hey." Shawn said placing his hand under her chin so she would look at him. "It'll always be me and you. We'll always wind up coming back to this place and having moments like these. I promise." He said.
"I love you." Missy said. She bit her lower lip, looking unsure of herself. Shawn stood up. His best friend had just told him that she loved him. And by the look on her face he could tell that she didn't mean 'i love you like a best friend' type love. "I'm sorry. It's true though. I've always loved you, Shawn." She said. "No, it won't work. You're parents. They tolerate me being friends with you and Cory. They'd never accept us dating. I'm trailer trash. You deserve someone better." He said without really thinking. Missy stood up. "None of that matters to me. I love you. Shawn, please." She said.
Shawn backed away. "Missy, you know me. I haven't had a relationship more than two weeks long. I won't do that to you. I can't." Shawn said. "Then don't do that to me. Just tell me you love me. Just be with me." She said. Shawn opened his mouth to say something. Missy took a step closer to him. "I'm sorry. I won't force you into anything. I just needed you to know. Shawn, do you love me?" She asked.
Shawn wanted to hold her close and he wanted to say that he'd love her forever. But he knew she deserved better than him. And he didn't want to deal with what people said. He couldn't tell her the truth. "No." Shawn said. She stood silently, in shock. He thought he saw her eyes filled with tears. "Fine." She said calmly. "We should go back to the party then." She started to walk back home.
"Missy...you're one of my best friends. I love you in that way, but not more than that." He said. Missy stopped walking and turned to him. "I know." She said with a slight smile. "Here's your jacket." She said handing him his jacket. He reached out to take it. He looked concerned. "Forgive me if I don't cry over you. I've never been one for crying." She said. "I never expected you to cry over me." He said truthfully.
He put his jacket back on. She frowned for a second and then threw herself into his arms. He was surprised but just held her tightly. "Shawn. Please promise me that no matter what that there'll always be times where it's just you and me. And that no matter what happens or what either of us do that we'll always return to this place. And we'll always be best friends." She said softly.
Shawn kissed the top of her head. "Missy, I promise. It'll always be you and me, and we'll always find our way back here." He said.
Shawn was brought back to reality when the phone rang. He jumped to pick it up praying that it was her. "Hello?" He said. "Hey, Shawnie. We're going to the pizza place soon. You wanna come join us?" Jack asked. Shawn sighed. It wasn't her. "No thanks. I think I'll just stay in tonight." He said. "Are you alright?" Jack asked sounding concerned. "Yeah, I'm fine. I'll see you later." shawn said hanging up the phone.